Netflix's MMA card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano averaged 12.4 million viewers globally, with a peak of nearly 17 million for the main event. The event, held in May, marked the streaming giant's latest foray into live combat sports.
Rousey defeated Carano via armbar in just 17 seconds, in a comeback fight for both pioneers of women's MMA. Rousey last competed in 2016, while Carano had not fought since 2009.
The undercard featured Francis Ngannou, who knocked out Philipe Lins in the first round. Other notable bouts included Mike Perry's TKO victory over Nate Diaz. In the US, the three main fights averaged 9.3 million viewers, peaking at 11.6 million for Rousey vs. Carano.
However, the viewership lagged behind other Netflix sports events. Jake Paul's knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2025 averaged 33 million viewers, while Terence Crawford's win over Canelo Álvarez in September 2025 averaged 36.6 million. The record remains Paul vs. Mike Tyson in 2024, with 108 million viewers.
